シャローガス対策支援ツール「シャローガスェキスパートシステム」の紹介

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All the operators have carried out site surveys including a shallow seismic, however a lot of operators and drilling contractors have encountered shallow gas blowouts resulted in severe rig damage. Especially many bottom-supported rigs such as platforms and jack-ups have been seriously damaged from shallow gas blowouts. For the purpose of safer operation on a rig site, the Safety and Environment Center for Petroleum Development (SEC) is developing a new advisory system for shallow gas kick handling. The system consists of two parts, one is an expert module and another a shallow gas simulator module. These functions are also suitable for use by well planners and training personnel before spudding-in a well.